UP News: The effect of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions to maintain law and order during festivals and ensure safety of common citizens was seen on Diwali. To make the Diwali of the people of the state safe and happy, PRV (Police Response Vehicle) of UP-112 maintained the front with full alertness for three days.
From Chhoti Diwali till the next day of Diwali, UP-112 reached a total of 2,05,738 needy citizens and provided them immediate assistance. This number was much higher than the approximately 38 thousand assistance received daily on normal days.
Demand for help increased continuously in three days
UP-112 DG Vinod Kumar Singh said that as per the intention of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, special emphasis is being laid on making emergency services in the state more effective, accountable and public accessible. Under this, PRVs were put on alert mode across the state, so that in case of any emergency, citizens can get help without delay. Due to the activeness and quick response of the policemen, relief was provided to a large number of people during the festival.
A total of 53,264 citizens received emergency assistance on Chhoti Diwali on 7 November. At the same time, on November 8, the day of Diwali, this number increased to 74,816. On November 9, the next day of Diwali, maximum assistance was provided to 77,753 people. In this way, UP-112 services reached a total of 2,05,738 citizens in three days. During the festival, PRV remained continuously active keeping in mind the safety, health and other emergency needs of the people.
Most helpful in police related matters
DG said that during Diwali, the highest demand for assistance on UP-112 was in police related matters. On November 7, about 41 thousand people sought help in police related matters. At the same time, on November 8, this number increased to about 56 thousand. On November 9, the next day of Diwali, assistance was provided to about 59 thousand people in police related matters. Thus, during three days, more than two lakh citizens got prompt assistance in police related matters.
PRV teams reached the spot and played an important role in solving the problems of the people and providing necessary police assistance. During the festival, UP-112 showed promptness not only in law and order but also in health and fire related emergencies. Between November 7 and 9, ambulance services were provided at 36,817 incidents involving medical aid. At the same time, fire brigade assistance was provided to 7,029 incidents of fire and other fire related emergencies. In view of the possibility of fire due to fireworks and other reasons during Diwali, activation of fire services was very important. In case of emergency, efforts were made to activate related services in time, so that the needy could get help.
Special vigilance under Savera scheme for the safety of senior citizens
Special activity was also shown on Diwali under the Savera scheme run by UP-112 for the safety and care of senior citizens. The safety of the elderly living alone and in need of assistance was given priority during the festival. Between 7th and 9th November, 2,018 senior citizens registered under this scheme were provided prompt assistance and protection as per their requirement. Through this initiative, an effort was made to make the elderly feel safe during the festival and to provide immediate response to their needs.
Transported lonely women to safe destination at night
Keeping in mind the safety of women, 'Escort for Women Safety' service of UP-112 also remained active during Diwali. Under this service, PRV teams took single women safely to their destination on information of non-availability of means between 10 pm to 6 am. Between 7 and 9 November, through this service, 11 women were helped to reach their safe home or their designated destination. This initiative proved especially important for women traveling late at night.